The 26 bones of the foot consist of eight distinct types, including the tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges, cuneiforms, talus, navicular, and cuboid bones. The skeletal structure of the foot is similar ...

The foot has a complicated anatomical structure with many parts, all of which have specific functions. Due to this complex structure, there are many conditions that can affect feet. The structure of ...

Law enforcement officials who are tasked with identifying a body based on partial skeletal remains have a new tool at their disposal. A new paper from North Carolina State University researchers ...

The bones in our feet offer subtle clues to our sex, and researchers have devised a way of determining whether a person is male or female just by analyzing measurements from seven foot bones. This ...

A bone spur is a growth of extra bone where two or more bones meet that forms as the body tries to repair itself. Bone spurs on top of your foot can feel like a hard lump or bump underneath the skin.

Imagine if one (or both) of your feet couldn't conform to uneven walking surfaces, or flex to spring you forward with each step. That's what it's like for most people who have prosthetic feet, ...